March 24, 2023

Disparities in multiple myeloma care contribute to a mismatch in provider and patient understanding of patient challenges with the disease. By involving patients in the decision-making process, it becomes possible to tackle race-based disparities more effectively. The risk of multiple myeloma is higher in Black/African American individuals. Discrepancies exist among large institutions and community centers...

Physical activity data from patients with multiple myeloma revealed increases in activity after chemotherapy in older patients. Despite multiple myeloma causing pain related to movement, tracking patient activity using digital health technology applications proved valuable in disease management. Multiple myeloma can cause pain related to movement. Tracking patient activity using digital health technology applications is...

The prevalence of anxiety and depression is high in patients with ATTR-CA, particularly among older females, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and evaluation of psychological burden in this population. There is a comparatively increased prevalence of anxiety and depression among adults with different cardiovascular diseases (CVD) relative to the general population. However, to date,...

Cardiac transplantation in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy is associated with improved survival rates and quality of life and reduced risk of cardiac allograft amyloid recurrence. Patients diagnosed with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) have limited treatment options, including cardiac transplantation. Despite comparable treatment outcomes with cardiac transplantation between non-amyloid cardiomyopathy and ATTR-CM patients, some centers...

Obstructive epicardial coronary artery disease is prevalent and frequently diagnosed in patients with transthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathy. Patients diagnosed with transthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) are usually older, and such patients can be at risk for developing obstructive epicardial coronary artery disease (oeCAD). The current study aimed to describe the clinical significance, incidence, and prevalence of oeCAD...

Visceral fat area is an independent risk factor for incisional hernia after transumbilical single-port laparoscopic surgery. Transumbilical single-port laparoscopic surgery (SPLS) is a sophisticated laparoscopic technique with significant cosmetic advantages. However, it increases the risk of incisional hernia (IH), especially in obese patients. Obesity, as a risk factor for IH after SPLS, can contribute to...

Enhancing parent engagement in family-based programs is key to combating childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a growing concern in the United States. Family-based programs have shown promise in addressing this issue, but low parent engagement often limits their efficacy. A recent study published in the journal BMC Public Health examined predictors of parent engagement in...

Black and Hispanic children and children with low levels of parental education and family income are more likely to belong to the obese trajectory group. Childhood obesity is among the major public health problems in the United States, affecting 19.3% of individuals aged 2–19. The current study identified childhood body mass index (BMI) trajectories, which...

There is a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors across low- and middle-income groups compared to high-income groups, reflecting cardiovascular health inequality in the young working-age population based on income levels. The income of an individual is an important social determinant of his or her cardiovascular health; however, there is limited evidence to support...